stephanie_stallings

<p>Actually, I did save all my original files. I need to invest in external storage but I have never thrown away my RAW images. I usually keep my RAW, PSD, and my final for my clients all in one designated folder.</p>

Wow so many responses! Thank you all so much, I was so worried about jpeg causing an issue with my quality, but seeing as you all have so much more experience it's made me feel much better. I do use photoshop and Lightroom for those that asked. You all have been so helpful!

<p>Hello,<br> I have been doing photography as a side business for about 6 months now. I am still learning (obviously) and I am currently stuck on file formatting.<br> When editing my photos I have been saving them as PNG format, because to me they seem to have much better quality than jpeg and I don't want to risk my clients being unsatisfied with their photos. However, some of my clients order their prints online and most websites require jpeg to print. I'm wondering what most other's use for their clients when copying their photos to disk.<br> Also, I made the mistake previously of keeping the images at original size which is I think around 5000(w) by 3000(h) pixels or more. She wanted to get one of her photos done as a canvas and they told her the photo was too large and the heads of the clients would be wrapped over the edge. What size image do you give your clients? I would like them to be able to order any size they would like.</p> <p>Thank you</p>